We provide language training services for Public Service employees in their workplace, for purposes of:
- upgrading;
- refresher training;
- preparation for levels B and C tests.
We specialize in the French-as-a-second language program (PFL2) and the Communicative English at Work Program (CEWP). Our teaching resources are drawn from the 40 training objectives and four modules of the Canada School of Public Service, as well as the latest research findings in linguistics, psycholinguistics and andragogy.
Communicative approach
The communicative approach aims to:
a) encourage clients to communicate in the language being taught;
b) maximize the time that clients spend actually speaking;
c) see that the subject matter is practised in communication situations of significance to the clients;
d) choose a variety of activities that are meaningful for the clients;
e) use authentic documents;
f) strike a healthy balance in the correction of errors, giving preference to fluent communication skills.
Adult learning approach
Our adult learning approach is based on the results of our learning research and results obtained from personalized metacognitive accommodation.
The adult learning guidelines are:
a) Provide a plan for the group and self-learning activities;
b) In presenting the instructions and process for each activity, specify:
i. what the learner has to do;
ii. the duration of the activity;
iii. the result to be achieved;
iv. the materials and tools to be used.
c) Present the objective for each activity, specifying:
i. the knowledge or know-how that the activity is intended to develop;
ii. the connection between the activity’s objective and the objective of the training.
d) Provide learners with regular feedback on their strengths and the points that need work in relation to the established objectives;
e) In conducting activities, take account of learners’ needs, interests, life experience and different learning styles.
In adult education, interventions should not be confined to just one type or one approach to teaching. Given the different styles of learning, the appropriate option remains to differentiate interventions. For example, a visual learner will have more need of a blackboard and things written down than an auditory learner, who will have a greater need to listen. A kinesthetic learner will have more need to handle things. The same is true for the reflexive, analytical, cooperative and group types of learners. All of this diversity is taken into account in our teaching methods.
Our adult learning approach is multidimensional, and its main axes are:
- a socio-cognitive and socio-constructive approach;
- an approach that is centred on learners and their language needs;
- an approach anchored in the cognitive sciences;
- an approach rooted in andragogy and psychopedagogy;
- an approach based on rigorous selection of teaching materials.
Linguistically, we have designed the teaching materials for the French-as-a-second-language (PFL2) and English-as-a-second-language (ESL) programs.
Thanks to this approach, we have created a successful learner profile which facilitates the evaluation of our clients, whatever their learning style or learner profile.
Linguistically, we have designed the teaching materials for the French-as-a-second-language (PFL2) and English-as-a-second-language (ESL) programs.
Thanks to this approach, we have created a successful learner profile which facilitates the evaluation of our clients, whatever their learning style or learner profile.
Learning assistance
This program is for learners who have serious learning disorders. The courses are custom-designed to meet these learners’ needs after they undergo more extensive assessment of their learning challenges.
Administrative support
Language Training Inc. provides liaison between the employee’s department or directorate and the management of the training institution, and integrates new clients as they register. We accept training applications made by telephone. However written confirmation must follow within two working days of the oral application. Language Training Inc. will do its utmost to respond by email to all information requests within 48 working hours. If this is not possible, Language Training Inc. will notify the project manager of the reason for the possible delay.
